English
Alternative spellings
kaoline
Etymology
Kaolin comes from the Chinese words é«�é�µ (gÄ�olÃng) (meaning high hill) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, the location this clay was first found.
Noun
kaolin
- A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.
Synonyms
china clay
E559 when used as an anti-caking agent
Related terms
kaolinite
Translations
Chinese: ç�·å�� (cÃtÇ�)
Spanish: caolÃn m
References
Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.1 (etymology)
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